This hands-on introduction to psychotherapy process research methods takes the student clinician/researcher through the basic steps of developing a research project based on a transcript of a psychotherapy session. The major text-based methods in use are introduced in separate chapters, and illustrated with detailed examples and exercises which will enable the novice researcher to explore the therapeutic interaction from a variety of perspectives. The aim of the book is to support and enhance clinical practice through research competence and awareness.
The first textbook to give students indepth, step by step guidance to researching the psychotherapy process
Reflects the popularity of qualitative methods amongst students doing research projects at third year undergraduate or postgraduate level, without excluding discussion of quantitative research
Draws systematically on examples and exercises to illustrate the main points, helping the reader to see how the research would be done
Nick Riding
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